Skechers to relocate European distribution center to Liège, Belgium

Skechers has announced the relocation of its European Distribution Center (EDC) to a larger, single-structure, state-of-the-art facility in Liège, Belgium. 

This strategic move aims to support the company’s ongoing growth across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) as it expands its product reach in response to high consumer demand. 

The new 200,000-square-meter facility will allow the brand to increase the volume of goods shipped, while improving efficiencies. The relocation to the new logistics center is set to begin in 2028.

The EDC currently distributes product to Skechers-managed businesses throughout Europe, including direct to consumers through e-commerce and Skechers retail stores, third-party retailers and the company’s regional distribution partners.

“Over nearly three decades of business in Europe, Skechers has established strong brand awareness and enthusiastic support for our innovative comfort technologies. The demand in EMEA for our product across channels and regions led to a 30 percent sales increase in the third quarter of 2024,” said David Weinberg, chief operating officer of Skechers. 

“We believe increased infrastructure and personnel will be required at our European Distribution Center as the territories serviced by the facility are expected to play a key role in our anticipated near- and long-term growth.”

The building is being designed to be BREEAM: Excellent, and will include renewable energy features. Skechers is also anticipating the need for additional employees at the facility.